unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
everywhere; all over; throughout
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
of course; certainly; naturally
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
the end justifies the means; circumstances may justify a lie
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
late at night; at a late hour
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
in terms of; from the point of view of
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to skin (one's knee); to graze; to scratch
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
cross; crossed; cruciform
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
naughty; mischievous; unruly
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to understand fully; to be convinced; to be satisfied